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Form, Function and Feedback on the School Refusal Assessment Scale--Revised in Children on the Autism Spectrum

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Title: Form, Function and Feedback on the School Refusal Assessment Scale--Revised in Children on the Autism Spectrum
Language: English
Authors: Adams, Dawn (ORCID 0000-0001-8001-0126), McLucas, Raechel, Mitchelson, Hayley, Simpson, Kate, Dargue, Nicole
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. May 2022 52(5):2156-2167.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Attendance, Elementary School Students, Factor Analysis, Usability
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-05107-4
ISSN: 0162-3257
Abstract: School refusal is more prevalent in children on the autism spectrum than among their peers. The function of school refusal can be explored using the school refusal assessment scale--revised (SRAS-R) but its relevance to children on the spectrum has not been investigated. Parents of 121 children ("M" age 11.9 years) on the autism spectrum completed the SRAS-R and provided feedback on it applicability. Confirmatory factor analysis suggests unsuitability of the original four-factor structure proposed for neurotypical students. Only 41.7% of parents considered the questionnaire an adequate method for reporting on school refusal in children on the autism spectrum with the majority (90%) identifying additional questions to evaluate factors associated with school refusal in autism.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1333222
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:School refusal is more prevalent in children on the autism spectrum than among their peers. The function of school refusal can be explored using the school refusal assessment scale--revised (SRAS-R) but its relevance to children on the spectrum has not been investigated. Parents of 121 children ("M" age 11.9 years) on the autism spectrum completed the SRAS-R and provided feedback on it applicability. Confirmatory factor analysis suggests unsuitability of the original four-factor structure proposed for neurotypical students. Only 41.7% of parents considered the questionnaire an adequate method for reporting on school refusal in children on the autism spectrum with the majority (90%) identifying additional questions to evaluate factors associated with school refusal in autism.
ISSN:0162-3257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-05107-4